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Originally written for children of law enforcement and military officers, SHEEPDOGS: Meet Our Nation’s Warriors teaches all kids to be strong while remaining virtuous in a dangerous world
Many officers miss their children’s recitals, plays and ball games because of work, but there are no do overs in life — you can decide how you spend your time, so choose wisely
I want to tell you the story about an act of love which took place years ago while I was still an active police officer back in the 1980s
There’s no fun in making a huge boat payment if you never have the time to actually enjoy the boat
We police officers generally have to work out on our own time, and I see that as being just one more hour added to our shift
No matter where you stand on Heller, Peruta, or any other relevant ruling on the Second Amendment, it’s imperative that you be mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually ready for whatever you face on the streets
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Admire and honor Chicago PD Detective Dennis Farina, but do not emulate or copy his character from “Law and Order”
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